I know tons about sports cars but have only admired the trucks from afar. I think I really want to invest in one but I don't know which make or model best suits me. So, if someone could point me in the right direction fill me in on what's out there good/bad I'd really appreciate it.

Pretty much I want a performance truck. Nothing huge, yet something that can handle the Pittsburgh weather and still open up darn well on dry roads.

I really love this truck I found in the for sale section here

https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...d.php?t=398017

It has a very sporty look, sexy body, sits fairly low (don't want anything too low), and seems to have the performance I would enjoy.
I would also want something I can modify down the line, maybe throw a SC on, chips, etc.

I'm looking to spend 10-15k, MAYBE 20k range if I really like it.

Any suggestions on where to start looking so I can further my research? Dodge, Chevy?? Any specific models you think I would like and other important info please fill me in.

 

I would first start off by picking what body styles you like and then going from there...

 

american pride! go with the GM

 

If you want a "performance truck" and dont want to haul people everywhere you go get a regular cab with some miles, pull out the 4.8/5.3 and drop in a 6.0L.

Throw some good rims/tires and a hotchkiss suspension TVS kit on it, maybe a turbo and super. This would be very easy to pull off for 20K!

 

+1.... i added EVERYTHING i have up in my truck one day and it added up to about 13k... i still got about 3k more that i know i could spend right now in like 10 mins lol but lets not go there

 

if you want gas mileage, relaibility, performance, or good looks, ( any 1 of those) get a Gm truck.

id suggest a 99-06 reg cab short bed with v8 and several miles on it. then swap out the motor for a 6.0 and get a built trans and some sort of power adder(TC, SC, n2o) and have fun

 

keep it real, keep it GM.

 

Thanks for the input. Again I'm new when it comes to trucks so I have a few more basic questions. So far the GM's have caught my interest, so that's good. Specifically the Silverado SS, but that might be out of my price range.

How are the GMC's with the LS1 swap?
Is it realistic to buy an older Silverado and eventually swap in the SS stock engine and go from there?

 

well maybe u can find one in the low 20's range but u might have to sacrifice on the mileage to get one in that range but u might find one... at that price it would probably be an 03-04, and those r AWD and they have a rediculous take off and they all respond very well to any mods... good luck...

-Rob

 

Here ya go...I'm surprised beast mode didn't mention it himself.
Here's a GMC with a Swap already done that is in your price range.
https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...d.php?t=395317